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How to get fromRochester to Detroitby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ROC - DTW
    2h 57m
    $199–452

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    8h 49m
    $34–195

  3. Bus via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 40m
    $72–138

  4. Drive 312.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Detroitcar car 312.4 mi
    6h 1m
    $57–83

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUF - DTW
    4h 54m
    $93–574

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    9h 19m
    $57–182

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    12h 30m
    $66–199

Rochester to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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